In the dark

Now I usually do not get political or social active, so I will probably have no idea what I am talking about.  The vice presidential debate was on last night.  One of the issues that was mentioned was abortion.  Abortion is a tough issue.  It seems that the Democrats, alleged by Republicans, are trying to turn it into a war with women.  Some polls show that women align more with the Democrats and the right to choice.  Funny that the Democrats give rights to women to end a child's life, but force Americans to have health care.  Where is the choice in that?  That is another topic I know nothing about.

I do not know much about abortion because I am not a woman nor have I been aborted.  I imagine it would be tough.  Tough on the body and tough to decide to get one.  It appears Democrats want to legalize it.  I guess they think it would be better if it was regulated.   You can correct if I am wrong.  Republicans say only in certain circumstances.  Rape, incest, and health benefit to mother.  Ok, now here is where I may get stupid.  Why is incest included?  I looked it up and the definition says intercourse between two closely related people.  My question, I know incest is not right, is that not consensual?   Maybe my point is not clear, perhaps I do not know what it is.  But, if it is consensual then why put in the exception?  Maybe they wanted the child?  Or is it being considered rape?  I told you I have no idea what I talking about.

The Democrats answer is let women decide.  It is their body.  Granted women are intelligent, but do they all know medical risks?  True some are doctors.  That is another point that sticks in my mind that I have not completely worked out yet.

I know most things I feel so what, unless it directly affects me.  I know I do not have answers.  I am not sure how I would respond if one of my daughters wanted an abortion.  But in the words of Joe Biden, VP, from last night...Let's give everyone a shot!  Or in my paraphrase dealing with life...Womb to grow!